Influential Imperial Women of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty

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Kelly Macquire
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published on 11 July 2023

There were many famous women in Rome’s history from the early Kingdom of Rome through the Roman Republic but among the best known are those of the Roman Empire and, among these, the women of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty - the first dynasty of the empire. The Roman Empire was founded by Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE who also established this dynasty defined by the reign of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero between 27 BCE and 68 CE. Many women played influential roles during this era but we will address three of the best-known here: Livia Drusilla, Valeria Messalina, and Agrippina the Younger.

The Julio-Claudian dynasty is the collective name given to the first five emperors of the ancient Roman Empire. The name of the dynasty derives from the names of the two families from which its members came: the Julii Caesares and Claudii Nerones. Beginning with Rome's first Emperor and ending with the most infamous, the period they reigned covers 27 BCE to 68 CE.

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— CHAPTERS —
0:00​ Introduction
0:53 The Julio-Claudian Dynasty
1:40 Livia Drusilla
5:13 Valeria Messalina
7:46 Agrippina the Younger
11:34 Outro

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Agrippina the Younger
https://www.worldhistory.org/Agrippina_the_Younger/
Valeria Messalina
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Kelly Macquire
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Kelly is a graduate from Monash University who has completed her BA (Honours) in Ancient History and Archaeology, focussing on iconography and status in Pylos burials. She has a passion for mythology and the Aegean Bronze Age.

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Macquire, K. (2023, July 11). Influential Imperial Women of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2984/influential-imperial-women-of-the-julio-claudian-d/

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